SMOG
VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF
VanEck Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield of the Ardour Global Index, which tracks companies primarily engaged in the business of alternative energy.
Global
EQUITY
Rules-Based
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 146.6 M
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
61 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Apr 26, 2007 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | Annually |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | Yes |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
Complete list +
| BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION CLASS A | 8.8 % |
| TESLA MOTORS INC | 7.6 % |
| NEXTERA ENERGY GROUP | 7.5 % |
| IBERDROLA SA | 6.5 % |
| ENEL SPA | 6.2 % |
| BYD CO LTD-H | 5.4 % |
| VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S | 4.7 % |
| SAMSUNG SDI CO LTD | 4.7 % |
| FIRST SOLAR INC | 3.3 % |
| CENTRAIS ELEC BRAS-SP ADR CM | 2.6 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 64 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 409 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $139,730 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 69.8% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 24.3% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 1.2% |
| Developed mkts. | 73.2% |
| Emerging mkts. | 26.8% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 41.2 % |
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CHINA | 13.6 % |
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SPAIN | 8.6 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 7.8 % |
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DENMARK | 7.2 % |
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ITALY | 6.4 % |
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BRAZIL | 3.2 % |
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NEW ZEALAND | 2.1 % |
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IRELAND | 2.0 % |
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CANADA | 1.5 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 04/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 19.6% | 51.0% | 27.2% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 11.5% | -- | 1.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | -- | 1.0% |
| Total Returns | 19.6% | 53.3% | 29.2% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -- | 2.4% | Ann. Volatility | 22.7% | 19.8% | 22.0% | 22.0% | 25.2% | 25.7% | -- | 31.9% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 1.10 | 47% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.91 | 45% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.83 | 60% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 2 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $0 |
| Turnover | 0.2% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.38% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $150.12 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 55 |
| MACD/Signal | 2.53/3.11 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $157.36/$148.37 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.1% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. SMOG |
Expenses vs. SMOG |
ALTAR Score™ vs. SMOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLNR | IQ Cleaner Transport ETF | 32.8% | -16 bp | +2.5% |
| CTEC | Global X CleanTech ETF | 31.6% | -11 bp | -1.8% |
| ERTH | Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 30.0% | +1 bp | +2.1% |
| VCLN | Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | 29.0% | -2 bp | +1.1% |
| OCEN | IQ Clean Oceans ETF | 28.7% | -16 bp | +2.9% |
| QCLN | First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund | 27.6% | -3 bp | -2.7% |
| FRNW | Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 27.2% | -22 bp | +0.5% |
| BATT | Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 24.4% | -2 bp | +0.2% |
| SOLR | Guinness Atkinson Funds SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II Fund | 21.5% | +18 bp | +2.5% |
| PBD | Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 20.8% | +14 bp | -1.2% |
Risk and Returns: SMOG vs. Comps (1 YR)
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Results & Estimates (USD)
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Return on Equity
Net Margins
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Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Price-to-sales | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-earnings | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-cash flow | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-growth | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-book value | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Yield | --% | --% | --x | --% |
Based on closing prices from 5/18/2026
Peer Group Comparison
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ETF Research Center Rating
1.7%
ALTAR SCORE™
15th
PERCENTILE
AVOID
ETFRC RATING
There are 685 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.4% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. SMOG's ALTAR Score™ is approximately -1.0 standard
deviations above the category average. This places SMOG in the 15th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$152.12
PRICE TARGET
+2.1%
UPSIDE